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We’re not naïve enough to think that simply saying “Go play” will change people’s attitudes and actions when it comes to sports and recreation. There are some pretty significant obstacles to consider. Like everyday life, for example. Fortunately, some pretty smart people have been doing some pretty smart thinking on that very topic. And they’re willing to share.

In this edition, Angel City Games founder Clayton Frech talks about the challenges and rewards of creating a first-class adaptive sports extravaganza, and how a healthy wariness of tornados ultimately led to the discovery of beauty within chaos. Read More »

Wings For Life World Run participant Kimberly Delafuente talks about her evolution from dedicated non-runner status into someone who plans vacations around races—and how a 14-year-old marathoner and a grand piano play a role. Read More »

Exactly how does one go from ordinary citizen to professional franchise owner? Find out how—and why—from Danette Kelley Smith. Read More »

Some guy named Anonymous once said, “Trophies mean nothing. Glory will fade. In the end all that is important is your happiness.” And later in his career, this: “When all is said and done, it’s not the shots that won the championship that you remember, but the friendships you made along the way.” This guy is a genius. Rumor has it he plays pick-up with Michael Jordan, who advises us to, “Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.” This site is dedicated to that proposition.